Resolution Foundation: Tax and benefit system still not doing enough to make work pay
A new Resolution Foundation report today highlights how the present system of redistribution through taxation and welfare is inefficient and could be reformed.
Shamik Das
Poll shows overwhelming support for Olympic ceremony – as reports claim Gove “objected”
A poll of public reaction to the Olympics opening ceremony reveals big support for Friday’s spectacular, further highlighting just how out of touch the haters are.
Double blow for Osborne: 52% want him sacked, and just 2% of Tories want him as leader
More than half the public want George Osborne removed as chancellor, a poll yesterday revealed, while just 2% of Tories want him as their next leader.
Mail back Burley in attack on opening ceremony’s “absurdly unrealistic” mixed-race family
The Mail went all Aidan Burley last night with an unsubtle race-baiting attack on the Olympics opening ceremony, reports Shamik Das.
Look Left – Citius, Altius, Fortius… It’s Games Time!
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
“Some Americans just shouldn’t leave the country” – Lewis turns the screw on Romney
Olympic legend Carl Lewis expressed the embarrassment and exasperation of his nation with a stinging slapdown of Mitt Romney for his anti-Games comments today.
Michelle shows Romney how it’s done with inspiring Olympics speech to Team USA
Michelle Obama today greeted the US Olympic team in Docklands with an inspirational speech to kick off the final countdown to the Games.
Romney, boss of corruption-laden Salt Lake City 02, questions our readiness to host Games
Mitt Romney, boss of Salt Lake City 02 – a byword for all that was previously wrong with the Games – has questioned Britain’s readiness for the Olympics.
IFS: Free school meals for all increased attainment in disadvantaged areas
A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has revealed that offering universal free school meals increased attainment in primary schools in disadvantaged areas.
Will the Tories follow up their praise for Wiggo with investment in cycling?
The Conservatives have been quick to jump on the Bradley Wiggins bandwagon – but will they follow up their praise for him with investment in cycling.